Youth Alliance

06/18/2026

The New KIDS COUNT index shows where states are improving for kids. Learn how your state compares.

Explore the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book and new state scores that track child well-being across education, health, economic well-being and family life.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

While attending college might be an exciting experience, it can also be a challenging adjustment. There are major life decisions to make at the same time as new classes, new people, and less sleep. It's common for your child to experience anxiety or tension. But occasionally, kids use drugs or alcohol to cope with those difficult emotions. Knowing what to look for and how to assist can be very beneficial for parents.

Worried your college student is using alcohol or drugs to cope with stress? Learn the signs, how to talk about it, and healthier ways to handle pressure.

06/17/2026

For those who owe child support, the POWER Project is an employment/job preparedness program. Participants must have an active Missouri child support case. At the moment, POWER provides services in the counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Dekalb, Nodaway, and Platte.

POWER helps participants with resume writing, job application completion, interview techniques, and life skills, such as budgeting. Additionally, you will get assistance in comprehending your child support case.

According to POWER Project, improving the employment condition of noncustodial parents directly affects the success of their children.
https://youth-alliance.org/crisis-prevention/

06/16/2026

How to handle heat illness.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke-sheet.html

06/16/2026

Stronger families. Healthier children.

Youth Alliance is dedicated to connecting children and families with the resources they need to succeed. By bringing together health, family support, and social service partners, we're helping create a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Because when we work together, we can make a lasting difference.

06/15/2026

From person to person, autism can take many distinct forms. How a youngster learns, interprets sensory data, and deals with social and communication issues may vary from child to child. Scientists have long believed that these variations result from different biology, but up until now, it has been difficult to prove this.

According to a recent study that was published in Nature Neuroscience, there are two molecular subtypes of autism that are associated with distinct brain circuits. Learn more: https://childmind.org/blog/new-study-identifies-different-biological-subtypes-of-autism/

06/15/2026

💙 Make a Difference in Your Community! 💙

We're looking for youth volunteers to help pack 900 meal kits for local families in need.

Last year, Caring Connection Crew volunteers helped assemble more than 6,600 meal kits to support households facing food insecurity during the holiday season. Now, you can be part of the next effort!

⚠️ Only 6 volunteer spots are available, so don't wait!

United Way of Greater St. Joseph

Sign up today and help us make a difference, one meal kit at a time. Click the link in our bio or contact us to learn more.

06/12/2026

How parents can spot early warning indications of adolescent substance abuse.
https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/blogs/kidsinthehouse2/how-parents-can-recognize-early-warning-signs-of-substance-use-in-teens

06/12/2026

The Construction Youth Build team has been working incredibly hard on the house remodel project, and it is looking amazing! We are so proud of all the accomplishments these young adults have achieved throughout this project. Their dedication, teamwork, and hard work are truly paying off, and they should be very proud of what they have accomplished.